Final’s latest DX over-ear headphones still aren’t cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they’re the ones

The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive…

Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery
Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery

Fender Audio, the consumer electronics brand owned by the famous guitar maker, has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026. What sets the Mix headphones apart from the competition are impressive battery life, a modular design that allows the ear cups and headband to be swapped to alternate colors, and a focus […]

I got these tiny snore-masking buds hoping for better sleep, but now I wear them for walking and yoga too

The Soundcore Sleep A30 are built to help you sleep better, but the reason I’ve come to rely on them has nothing to do with bedtime.

The year in wireless hi-fi and headphones: 2025’s top winners and losers — and what I want to see in 2026

A whole year of wireless headphones and we’re still using Li-ion batteries, but buds can take our heart-rate? 2025’s audio wins, losses and could-do-betters.

Google’s new cheap earbuds are its best in years — though it must be said, the bar wasn’t especially high

Google’s latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don’t crack the market yet.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro seems to be imminent, based on the latest leak

With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung’s next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.

I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for these bargain Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here’s why

If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, it’s time to head to China – that’s my plan for 2026, at least.

Marshall Major V headphones are down to $89.99 at Best Buy, saving you $60

If you’ve been eyeing a pair of on-ear headphones that you can basically forget to charge, Best Buy just dropped the Marshall Major V to $89.99. That’s a $60 discount for a newer model that leans into Marshall’s classic, rugged styling and long-haul li…

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds seem to have leaked again — this time with a possible release date hint

2026 looks set to be the year of XM6 – could Sony be preparing to launch its latest earbuds at CES?